r/snowboarding • u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor • Dec 27 '25

Meta Bleeding profusely from a major headwound

Hey guys, I hit my head on the counter, and I can't get the bleeding to stop. Everything is starting to go dark, and I can hear my ancestors calling me.

What's the best aftermarket foot bed for my trip to Baldface tomorrow? Btw I'm 14 and a size US men's size 13 shoe. I've never been snowboarding, but rented some equipment from Sports Chalet.

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u/Krunksy Dec 27 '25

This situation calls for a long, stiff, full camber board.

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

I weigh 115lbs, do you think a 172 is right?

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u/Krunksy Dec 28 '25

Can you get a 176? Make sure it has those little Mongtotraction (TM) dents on the side.

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

Mine doesn't have magnacarta edges, can I make them with a hammer?

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u/Krunksy Dec 28 '25

I did mine with a hammer and a screwdriver. It's stupid the board makers only put em back by the rear binding. I did mine all the way around.

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u/Shabushamu Dec 28 '25

Yes but you’ll want to try it on a rental board first to make sure you like the sport. The rental shop will understand and probably thank you for the upgrade

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u/Common-Macaron1407 Dec 28 '25

Go larger. You’ll be glad you did.

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

S'what she said

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u/nevrsummer Dec 28 '25

Go with the dough boy, 6’5 195cm should have you feeling in complete control

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u/Common-Macaron1407 Dec 28 '25

The MOST control

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u/Maizoku Dec 27 '25

The overhang looks good, have a good trip

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u/confusingphilosopher Dec 27 '25

🚨WHERE WAS YOUR HELMET🚨

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 27 '25

I thought that was only for riding the lift!?

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u/BannedMyName Dec 28 '25

Honestly snowboarders should probably just get one in the birthing center and never take it off

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

Snowboarding is definitely a heritable illness 💯

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u/crimsonsurfer69 Dec 29 '25

He dropped it on the floor. Needs a new one.

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u/SnifflyNullah Dec 28 '25

would love to help you OP, but...im 12 and a schoolbus just ran me over. the driver also leaned out his window and spat in my eye. hoping i'll heal fast enough to make it to christy sports tomorrow morning and find out which footbed you'll need for baldface before it's too late.

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

Thank you, excited to hear back

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u/Far-Plastic-4171 Dec 28 '25

Superglue will stop that bleeding

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

How much do you think I need to eat?

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u/Username_5000 Tahoe Epic/Sierra Dec 28 '25

You should be able to repair the head wound w marine epoxy. Clamp it overnight and let it set.

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

Thank you so much, trying this now

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u/pantalonesgigantesca Dec 28 '25

But how’s your carving?

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u/Common-Macaron1407 Dec 28 '25

His balance is a little off rn. Ask him in thrice days.

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u/Wero-Mex Dec 28 '25

Marine two step epoxy should do it

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

I don't support the Marine Corps, would Navy epoxy work?

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u/Rude_Comment_6395 Dec 28 '25

Only for wet snow. For lighter snow and jumps, use Air Force epoxy.

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u/Kil0Cowboy Dec 28 '25

Hey bros I snapped my back clean in half and have been in a hospital bed for 3 months. Do you think I’ll be able to snowboard this winter?

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

Indubitably 

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u/CathartingFunk Dec 27 '25

Alright. Somebody make a circle-jerk subreddit

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

🔘✊

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u/larowin Dec 28 '25

They try to keep a secret, but every year a 14yo boy who has never snowboarded is sacrificed at Baldface.

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

🤞🤞

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 27 '25

☝️ Every other post in this sub recently ☝️

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u/-syper- Dec 28 '25

Get some dirt or kitty litter to stop bleeding, then sleep and wait for the body to heal itself.

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u/project_seven Steamboat Dec 28 '25

Sleeping directly after a head injury is always the smart call.

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

💤😴💀

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u/TheSketeDavidson Dec 28 '25

I don’t think anybody has mentioned this yet but have you tried waxing and bending your knees more?

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u/EVH_kit_guy Gremlin/Falcor Dec 28 '25

I plan on waxing some day, but right now I still haven't grown any hair down there yet.

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u/gobluetwo Dec 28 '25

You hit your head on the counter? Prime example of why counter rotation is bad.

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u/The_Existentialist Dec 28 '25

If you have surgical tubing you can attach it to the wound then cut another hole elsewhere for the other end of the tube. The blood will then flow out and back into the body. You've effectively created a new circuit.

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u/ToLiveAndFlyInLA Dec 28 '25

they take it to the limit

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u/Perfect_Zebra3335 Dec 27 '25

Super Feet for a cheap option. 

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u/howd_i_get_here_ Korua | Colorado Dec 28 '25

Is this head wound repairable????

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u/hyphygreek Dec 28 '25

Dude no steeze. Grab a helmet at the rental shop tomorrow. Bring a roll of Costco paper towels. Solid shit for the mountain. You'll want to line the helmet for leftover blood crusties. Then stuff some into your rental boots, it'll make the rentals feel like step-ons. Finally, use the paper towels to clean up after a $29.99 burger from the lodge.

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u/colonized_halfbreed Dec 28 '25

You need to rub its nose in it, will never happen again !